Open listening is letting go of conventional means of listening. It means listening to and valuing the telling of stories, and letting pauses in conversation extend into silence rather than jumping in to dispute, agree, question or move on.
Demonstrating concern. Paraphrasing to show understanding. Using nonverbal cues that show understanding such as nodding, eye contact, and leaning forward. Brief verbal affirmations like “I see,” “I know,” “Sure,” “Thank you,” or “I understand”
Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. It is an important first step to defuse the situation and seek solutions to problems. This lesson gives students the opportunity to identify what active listening is and why it is important in managing conflicts.
Listening is a conscious activity based on three basic skills: attitude, attention, and adjustment. These skills are known collectively as triple-A listening. A positive attitude paves the way for open-mindedness. Don't assume from the outset that a lecture is going to be dull.
To listen with an open mind, we must seek to know ourselves and endeavor to identify our personal biases. Great power lies in the ability to make determinations between our own original thoughts and the thoughts of others that we invoke when establishing positions.
It means empathizing with another person and finding that place within ourselves where we can listen beyond our initial judgements and personal feelings. It is listening beyond words and allowing our souls to understand, connect, and accept one another.
There are two types of listening skills, one being active listening and the other being passive listening. An active listener is truly invested in the conversation at hand and actively taking in all aspects to the convo while even providing their own input as well.
Empathetic listening is the most challenging form of listening and occurs when we try to understand or experience what a speaker is thinking or feeling. Empathetic listening is distinct from sympathetic listening.
They are active listening, critical listening, informational listening, empathetic listening, and appreciative listening. Each type of listening has a purpose that can be useful in different situations or relationships.
Effective listening is actively absorbing the information given to you by a speaker, showing that you are listening and interested, and providing feedback to the speaker so that he or she knows the message was received.
Genuine listening watches body language, tone, and feeling reflected in someone's voice. Second, stand in their shoes. You must try to see the world as others see it and feel as they feel. Third, practice mirroring.
Look at the person. Nod and give positive prompts such as 'uh-huh' and 'I see'. If the person says something you don't understand, ask for clarification. For example, 'What do you mean when you say…' Ask open questions that begin with who, what, where or when.
